Last season saw both sides challenging for the play-offs but they enter this game in differing circumstances. Chadderton have started the season strongly and sit in second place in the table with 26 points from 13 games, having lost just once. It’s all the more impressive given that they are having to play all their games “on the road” with their Falcon Fire Stadium undergoing major pitch and construction works.

Having drawn their last two League games with Abbey Hey (3-3) and Squires Gate (2-2) they come into this match on the back of a crushing 8-4 win over Retford in the FA Vase on Friday night. Their squad tonight includes former Heys favourite Jacob Ngoy, who will doubtless receive a warm welcome back to Adie Moran Park, if not for the 90 minutes of the game!

Heys have lost their last six matches, the latest a 2-1 loss at Ramsbottom on Saturday. They come into the game in 21st place in the table with only goal difference keeping them out of the relegation zone. They have come close to points in three of their last four games but come undone with late goals whilst paying the price for missed chances. They have never lost to Chadderton, there cannot have been a more important time to ensure that record is maintained.

MATCH INFORMATION

Ground: Adie Moran Park, Sandgate Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6NT

Telephone: 0161 773 8888 (match days only)

Licensed bar in the clubhouse serving hot and cold drinks, hot and cold food/snacks and equipped with televisions and seating for around sixty people. Gents and Ladies WC's are also located in the clubhouse. An additional serving hatch is available adjacent to the Seated Stand.

We have a covered standing area for approx 150 people and covered seating for 100.

There's free on-site parking for around 150 cars on the front and down the length of the motorway side of the ground. Please do not park on Sandgate Road or surrounding streets.

Hard standing around the entire pitch.

Pyrotechnics are banned. This includes Flares, Fireworks and Smoke Bombs. Anyone carrying pyrotechnics will be subject to a Football Banning order.

Supporters are also reminded that is an offence to enter the Playing Area and doing so can result in a Banning order.

The Club does not allow Dogs into the ground. The only exception to this rule is for Disability Support Dogs.

Please note out of consideration to our neighbours Drums and other Musical Instruments are banned from the ground. Visiting supporters are asked to also refrain from placing flags on the Clubhouse / Seated stand side of the ground.

2024/25 Admission Prices: Adults £7, Concessions £4 (over 65's and students with valid student card), Under 16 's and under FREE.

Programme Price: £2.00

Cash & Card payments accepted at the turnstiles and in the Clubhouse.

Directions: M60 to junction 17 head towards Whitefield, take first right into Clyde Avenue and continue over the traffic lights onto Thatch Leach Lane, turn right at the Frigate Public House, go over the motorway bridge, the ground is on the left.

Nearest Railway: Besses O`Barn Metrolink Station, Bury Old Road. Turn right out of station and follow directions as above.